The European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) held its ESCRS Winter Meeting from February 15-18, 2024. During the meeting, Dr. M.S. Swathi, MD, shared data from a pilot…
According to a recent article, a study has shown that keratoconus patients who do not get their timely corneal crosslinking will have permanent changes in their corneal structure. Keratoconus…
Without treatment, an estimated 20% of those with progressive keratoconus may eventually require corneal transplantation. Glaukos, a company creating novel therapies for chronic eye diseases, developed the iLink corneal cross-linking procedure to…
According to a recent article, a new study has developed a novel index that differentiates eyes with subclinical keratoconus and normal eyes. Keratoconus Keratoconus is a disorder affecting the cornea…
In a recent article by Bailey Martens, she describes the struggles she and others have faced being disabled as journalists and brings light to the importance of accessibility in the…
A recent study conducted by Steven Greenstein evaluated the long-term effects of Epi-off corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) treatment. This therapy was first FDA approved in 2016. It is a therapy…
The very first corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segment surgery (CAIRS) for keratoconus has just been completed in Australia. It was completed at Queensland Eye Institute by David Gunn. This procedural…
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are absolutely necessary for the best outcomes in many rare disorders. Keratoconus, a rare disease that impacts the cornea, is no exception. It is best…
If you could use a genetic test to determine your risk of developing a specific condition, would you? Earlier identification and diagnosis is crucial in improving patient outcomes, as well…
A recent study has pointed to corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) as a viable treatment option for children with keratoconus, a rare ocular disorder that impacts the cornea. As pediatric patients…
Over the past 14 or so months, COVID-19 has dominated the headlines. It has reshaped the way that we work, attend school, build relationships with others, and receive medical treatment.…
A research team at Ghent University in collaboration with Imec recently released preliminary data on their artificial iris. They are calling it a "smart contact lens." By embedding microelectronics into…
A new genetic test for keratoconus as well as other types of corneal dystrophy was released late last year. The test was created by Avellino and can identify biomarkers of disease. It also looks…
In a press release on PRWeb, the Southwest Eye Institute explains how Dr. Ahmed Soliman recently performed a Bowman layer transplant to treat keratoconus. This unique and minimally-invasive procedure, which…
According to a story from The Health Site, National Eye Donation Fortnight began in India on August 25th and will continue until September 8th. There are over a million people…
According to a story from Buffalo News, Brett Perla was graduating high school when he first starting to experience symptoms of a rare condition of the cornea called keratoconus. This…
Avedro has announced that patients are now being enrolled in a Phase III trial of an epithelium-on (epi-on) corneal collagen cross-linking procedure designed as a treatment for patients who have…
The Family Symposia is a single day event that will feature educational sessions led by eye care providers and keratoconus experts, as well as patient led workshops and sessions that…
According to a story from cbc.ca, Michelle Boich, 33, was facing the prospect of blindness if she is unable to get access to a crucial procedure that could treat her…
The Loma Linda University Eye Institute in California performed its first-ever procedure using a FDA-approved procedure, which can deter the effects of keratoconus - a rare progressive disease of the cornea,…
In 2009 Emily Rochac Argueta realized her vision was rapidly deteriorating headed towards blindness, reported Times Union. The aspiring physician assistant was diagnosed with keratoconus, a rare eye disease that…
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